Mechanic Supervisor McKenna Labs, Inc Fullerton, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $115,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Qualifications Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience Mechanical blueprint interpretation Staff supervision Pneumatic machine repair Safety regulations Environmental compliance GMP Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Task prioritization Environmental law compliance support experience Data interpretation Leading team collaboration initiatives Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Managing facilities maintenance teams Environmental regulatory compliance Team motivation (leadership skill) Environmental safety protocols Cross-functional communication FDA regulations Full Job Description McKenna Labs is a full-service contract manufacturing company that specializes in hair, skin and body care products. We've been in the personal care development and manufacturing industry since 1998. Join us in shaping the future of high-quality manufacturing by ensuring our products meet the strictest standards of safety and excellence! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance mechanics who support manufacturing, packaging, facility equipment, and utilities within a personal care and OTC products contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), FDA regulations, safety requirements, and company quality standards. The Supervisor drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, minimizes equipment downtime, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and develops team capabilities to meet production, quality, and customer service objectives. This role combines mechanical knowledge with strong leadership to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision:

Supervise, schedule, coach, and develop a team of equipment mechanics. Assign daily work priorities and ensure timely completion of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities. Monitor employee performance and conduct training, performance reviews, and corrective actions as necessary. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Ensure adequate staffing and support across all shifts as needed. Provide after-hours maintenance resources by calling in appropriate maintenance staff or respond personally in critical or complicated situations.

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance:

Oversee maintenance of manufacturing and packaging equipment, including fillers, mixers, blenders, labelers, cartoners, conveyors, cappers, torquers, and auxiliary equipment. Ensure execution of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance programs. Troubleshoot complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment issues. Coordinate equipment repairs to minimize production downtime and maximize asset utilization. Review maintenance work orders and equipment history to identify recurring failures and implement corrective actions. Identify bottlenecks and offer suggestions on how to resolve them, including stepping in to perform any task in support of company goals.

GMP, Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure maintenance activities comply with

GMP, FDA

regulations, OSHA requirements and company quality systems. Support audits, inspections, and customer visits by maintaining equipment documentation and records. Review and approve maintenance documentation, work orders, calibration records, and equipment logs. Ensure equipment remains in a validated state where applicable. Participate in investigations related to deviations, nonconformances, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Safety & Environmental Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and applicable regulations. Conduct safety meetings and promote proactive hazard identification. Investigate maintenance-related incidents and implement corrective actions. Maintain a safe and organized maintenance work environment.

Production Support:

Partner closely with Production, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing schedules. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions. Support equipment changeovers and startup activities. Provide technical expertise during new product launches and process improvements. Prioritize maintenance needs and allocate resources effectively. Direct tasks with an understanding of the importance of increasing accuracy and efficiency and decreasing waste and operational costs Continually assess maintenance effectiveness and work with production team to identify opportunities for improvement, production optimization and maintenance planning.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness. Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to reduce repeat failures. Support lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives. Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including downtime, PM completion, maintenance backlog, and equipment reliability. Qualifications To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience may be considered. 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Experience in personal care, OTC, pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, industrial equipment troubleshooting, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs in a GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation. Strong leadership/team management skills with ability to motivate and manage a diverse team. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond quickly and direct activities in an environment with constantly changing priorities. Strong understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with team members. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and make informed decisions. Fluency in English. Bilingual in technical Spanish is a strong differentiator. Must be able to work in person onsite. Physical Requirements Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds. Availability to work flexible hours, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000 annually. Compensation is commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position. We understand that each team member's situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each individual to fit their family's needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members, includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.